Noises and weird things about the transmission....not sure I want to buy it now.

For everyone who says there are noises, there are people who say there aren't. It's an awesome car. My description of the tranny is not that different than a lot of fly-by-wire cars nowadays that are tuned toward gas mileage. There is a reason it doesn't downshift and rev to 5000 each time.

If you like the car, buy one. This is a good place to gather data but not the only one.

Many people with "noises and weird things" from the trans have had seals, clutches and other items replaced in the trans. If the noises and such are normal, I don't know why it would be necessary to replace parts.

What is it about this auto that "takes getting use to"? This is the first time I've heard people say this about an auto that supposedly works fine.

The only thing I noticed about the transmission is that if I start off too light on the gas it tends to "let loose" for a second. If I give it the right amount of throttle it just picks up and goes. You will, however, get used to it quickly. I love my car and wouldn't trade it for any of the others on the road that is of course until Ford comes out with a 2014 Focus SHO AWD...

Hi guys, I'm new to this site and debating about buying a new 2013 Titanium focus with Auto and Nav. I did already read some forums saying that the 2013's may have gotten better but that was a few months ago. Just wondered if anyone recently knows if the issues have been resolved or not with the new ones. I have found one I like but have put everything on hold until I find out more about the issues. I don't want to buy it just to have non-stop problems. Please don't just redirect me to another link please tell me what you guys know about the current transmission and Navigation issues. I appreciate your help.

Hi 13Titanium,

Welcome! I'm Crystal, one of the Ford customer service representatives that helps out on this forum. You'll find a wealth of information and helpful advice around here - all you have to do is ask!

I think the Focus is pretty sweet, but I'll admit to being a little biased. We are committed to making vehicles that you can enjoy for years to come, but if you're concerned, I encourage you to reach out to the service manager at your local dealership. They see Ford vehicles every day and are excellent resources for getting technical questions answered.

Wouldn't bash Ford's forum team... if you get a Focus and end up on the forums, they do the best they can to take care of you, best not to burn bridges before crossing them.

The Focus is an awesome car, and I have a Job 1 2012 model, built in June 2011. I've had some quirks with the transmission, but the revisions have helped tremendously in how it behaves. It's a Dual-Clutch Automated Manual transmission. Low-speed shudder is normal for automated-manuals on ANY car, ANY make. Grinding and replacing clutch/seals of course isn't normal, but the problems are being taken care of, so don't let that discourage you too much; you can have issues fixed, you're under warranty, and if your dealership gives you a hassle, enough bitching will get you just about anywhere.

MFT has been wonderful more often than not as well, and despite the flak it's gotten on review sites, using other infotainment systems in other cars has been more of a chore than a pleasurable experience from my experience.

The only way for you to make a decision is to go and drive one. Some dealerships will allow you to test a car for a weekend, try it out, listen for noises in the transmission, and if there are any, have them addressed before you buy if you want to buy. I looked into the Focus, test drove one, and immediately fell in love with it after driving it. It's comfortable, plenty nimble, full of cool technology, and it's the best looking Focus ever.

Don't let a few people in a forum make your decision for you, do your own homework, do your own research, hands on especially, and then decide.

Noises and weird things about the transmission....not sure I want to buy it now.

Go with your gut feeling. No sense in spending a substantial amount of your hard earned money on a car you are not confident about purchasing.

The Focus is not what I would call, a car built for the lowest common denominator.
For example cars like the Corolla is a perfect example of being built with this character. A car for all people, except enthusiasts, whose priorities are normally quite different.
IMO the Focus is built for a customer who value great driving dynamics, advance engineering in style, design, technology, along with decent fuel economy.

Be honest with yourself and buy what is in your eyes the car ownership experience you need and value.

If you are stuck on the Focus but not sure, rent one for a week and make a decision from there, if the Focus is your type of vehicle.

The Ford rep that monitors this forum is a very valued member here, and has helped many Focus owners that have a had problems getting their service departments to work with them. That said, the advise to speak with your local Ford dealerships service manager IMO is not normally a good place to
get true information.
If you want to speak with this person, my 1st conversation would be more of a test, for example take a list of known issues that you read on this
forum from owners and ask the service manager if they are aware of these issues. If they say they are not aware of any of the common issues
which you can read on this forum, then you know you are in the wrong dealerships service department.

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